Entry-Level UAV Stress Engineer — FEA & Vibration

Windracers Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry level Stress Engineer to perform static and dynamic analysis of airframe structures, mechanisms, and payloads. You will apply FEA, hand calculations and other methods to assess strength, stiffness and fatigue life, in support of airworthiness.

Work with the Airframe Lead and Senior Stress Engineer to ensure structural integrity, durability and safety of UAV systems, contributing to verification, test campaigns, data interpretation and

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 2 years of professional experience in structural analysis of lightweight structures (aerospace, UAVs, defence, or automotive/motorsport).
• Proficiency in FEA tools (Patran / Nastran preferable).
• Knowledge of composite metallic materials and associated failure modes is desirable.
• Experience with other areas involved in complex system analysis and development will be considered (CFD, Heat Transfer, CAD design, physical testing, etc.)
• Right to work in the UK.
• Vetting and security clearance (as required by role, location or client).

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations using FEA and hand calculations to evaluate strength, stiffness and fatigue life.
• Generate stress reports, compliance documents, and supporting evidence.
• Participate in mechanical component failure investigations.
• Conduct modal analyses to predict natural frequencies and dynamic responses.
• Support mitigation of vibration-related issues and reliability concerns.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight and manufacturability.
• Define test campaigns, interpret data, and validate models.
• Produce clear stress analysis documentation for design reviews and airworthiness certification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Job description

Windracers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry level Stress Engineer to perform static and dynamic analysis of airframe structures, mechanisms, and payloads. You will apply FEA, hand calculations and other methods to assess strength, stiffness and fatigue life, in support of airworthiness.

Work with the Airframe Lead and Senior Stress Engineer to ensure structural integrity, durability and safety of UAV systems, contributing to verification, test campaigns, data interpretation and